After controversial chief executive officer and showman V Ravi Prakash, one more famous face Jaffer has quit the popular Telugu television news channel TV9.

Jaffer, who shot into fame by interviewing over 175 politicians, exposing the ugly side of most of them, resigned from TV9 after a long stint of 15 years.

Because of his popularity on screen, he was chosen for Bigg Boss-3, but was eliminated within no time.

In his social media statement, Jaffer said he had resigned from TV9 because he felt he had lost the emotional connect with the channel.

“The TV9 management felt there is no need of my services for them. I have no differences with anybody nor am I angry with anyone. I only feel sad that my bond with the channel has now been broken,” he said.

However, enquiries revealed that the new TV9 management has forced Jaffer to resign from the channel for the simple reason that he is still continuing his association with Ravi Prakash, who was virtually necked out of the organisation.

Apparently, Jaffer attended the birthday party of Ravi Prakash a few days ago and was actively involved in the celebrations with his ex-boss.

This had gone to the notice of the new management of TV9, which asked an explanation from Jaffer.

However, it was not satisfied with the explanation given by Jaffer and asked him to put in his papers, sources said.

Jaffer may either join the new channel being planned by Ravi Prakash or start his own digital news media, it is learnt.